Wednesday, September 29, 2010

In celebration of National Coffee Day, Dunkin' Donuts is searching for its ultimate coffee fan! Starting today "The Ultimate Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Fan Contest," is open to all people passionate about drinking Dunkin' Donuts coffee to keep him or herself running every day.

To reward the ultimate coffee fan's passion and enthusiasm the company has brewed up its biggest coffee-related prize ever with a grand prize five-day trip for two to tropical Costa Rica , including a visit to one of the region's premier coffee farms (with a personal tour led by Dunkin' Donuts coffee excellence managers) and other exotic adventures.

Other prizes include a trip for two to Boston, Massachusetts, home of Dunkin' Donuts' world headquarters, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit with the Dunkin' Donuts coffee excellence team. The day features personal coffee education, an inside look into how the brand brews the perfect cup of coffee, and lunch featuring coffee-themed recipes prepared by Dunkin' Brands' Executive Chef, three-time James Beard Award nominee, Stan Frankenthaler. Finally the winner will receive 5 years worth of free Dunkin' Donuts coffee, delivered directly to the winner's house.

To enter, visit the Contest Application on the Dunkin' Donuts Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dunkindonuts between September 29 and October 20 and upload a video no longer than 60 seconds that expresses your love for Dunkin' Donuts coffee and why you believe you are the most passionate and loyal fan. Videos may not include footage taken inside a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant.

Online public voting will take place from October 21 through November 4. In addition to the public vote, a panel of Dunkin' Donuts judges will score each entry based on the following criteria: passion for the brand, overall video appeal, originality and creativity. The grand prize winner will be selected based on a combination of the online vote and Dunkin' Donuts judges' scores. The contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years of age and older. The grand prize winner will be announced on or about November 19. Additionally, 10 finalists will each receive 12 months of free Dunkin' Donuts coffee, delivered directly to their houses. JetBlue Airways, Boston's leading carrier, is the official airline of "The Ultimate Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Fan Contest".

Cook Like Jackie

Cook Like Jackie focuses on tools, tips and techniques for the aspiring gourmet.
Jacklyn is a culinarian who enjoys both the art and science of cooking. She also appreciates the beauty and creative possibilities that entertaining can achieve.
Unlike most children, Jacklyn grew up under the tutelage of a self-taught gourmet, affectionately referred to as "Nana". While other children watched cartoons all day, Nana ensured that Jacklyn and her other friends watched cooking shows such as World Class Cuisine with Ann-Marie Victory, Wok with Yan, Dom DeLuise and many of the other great chefs that broadcast television would feature. Her love and appreciation for cooking and for the many cuisines of the world was bolstered by frequent restaurant visits with her parents.
Jacklyn is a graduate of Princeton University and The University of Richmond School of Law. She enjoys shopping for kitchen implements and is a huge fan of All-Clad stainless steel cookware, Le Creuset dutch ovens and art deco style food posters. She is a freelance writerand experienced product demonstrator.